Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: Washington Elementary School: From Foot to Flight
The history of transportation in the United States is at the click of the mouse for specific modes. Activities and glossary are included. Geared toward primary students in content and navigation.
Energy for Sustainable Development
Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Energy Smart Inventions
Describes the use of electricity and of solar energy to power a vehicle.
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Econogics Co.: Are Electric Cars Coming Back?
This site from the Econogics Co. provides an 1960 article from Saturday Evening Post, which touted electric cars even then. This is a long and interesting article (unfortunately no photos), which contrasts sharply with today's "future...
Energy for Sustainable Development
Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Energy Timelines: Transportation
A short synopsis of the history of human-powered transportation.
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Bryant University: The Five Dollar Day
The Ford Sociological Department was established to administer Henry Ford's plan for a five dollar a day salary for employees working eight hour days. Discover the benefits and problems this plan created.
NASA
Nasa: The Space Place: Power Up With Tortillas!
This site from NASA provides The Space Place which gives a great explanation of energy sources for young readers using the space shuttle, cars, and our human body as examples.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Components of a Suspension System
Suspension systems on a vehicle absorb the shocks from contact with a road while it is in motion. This article explains related terminology, how suspension systems work, the components, and the different types of suspension springs.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: Henry Ford
This site from MIT Invention Dimension is a brief profile of Henry Ford focusing on the Assembly Line.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Car
Illustrated discussion of the first car in 1769, the first practical car by designer Karl Benz in 1885, and the invention of combustion engines.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Roads Routes Along the Canada and New York Border, 1920
A map from the 1920 Automobile Club of Rochester showing automobile routes of New York around Lake Champlain and the southern portions of Canada from Kingston on Lake Ontario to Ottawa and Montreal to the north. The map shows route...
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Driving a Buick
This EyeWitness to History site offers a description of early auto experiences, and how the invention of the automobile changed the lives of humans forever.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Halifax, 1919
A map of Halifax, Nova Scotia, from Official Automobile Blue Book of 1919. The map shows the Halifax Harbor, the major roads, docks, railroads and stations, schools, citadel, parks, and government buildings.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Montreal, 1919
A road map of Montreal from the Official Automobile Blue Book of 1919. The map shows the St. Lawrence River, the Royal Victoria Bridge, major roads, railroads and stations, schools, cemeteries, parks, and government buildings.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Three Rivers, 1919
A road map of Three Rivers, Quebec, from Official Automobile Blue Book of 1919. The map shows the St. Lawrence and St. Maurice Rivers, primary roads, railways and railway station, churches and cathedral, hospital, schools, and government...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: City of Quebec, 1919
A road map of the City of Quebec from the Official Automobile Blue Book of 1919. The map shows the St. Lawrence River and ferry crossing toward Augusta, the St. Charles River and bridge to Limoilou, major streets, railways and stations,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Fredericton, New Brunswick, 1919
A map of Fredericton, New Brunswick, from Official Automobile Blue Book of 1919. The map shows the St. John River, the Nashwaak River, the major roads, bridges, railroads and stations, schools, cemeteries, and government buildings.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Norwich, 1919
A road map of the vicinity of Norwich Connecticut from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing the Thames and Shetucket rivers, bridges, major roads, railroads and stations, parks, and major landmarks of the area.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: New Haven, 1919
A road map of southern Connecticut in the vicinity of New Haven from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), keyed to show the best auto routes, other auto routes, unreported roads, railroads, and canals.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: New Haven, 1919
A street map of the business district of New Haven Connecticut, from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing the college campus and city hall, the suggested Blue Book routes in the city, and the streetcar lines and railroads.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Central Connecticut, 1919
A road map of central Connecticut from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), keyed to show the best auto routes, other auto routes, unreported roads, railroads, and canals.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Coastal Connecticut, 1919
A road map of coastal Connecticut from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), keyed to show the best auto routes, other auto routes, unreported roads, railroads, and canals.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Eastern Connecticut, 1919
A road map of eastern Connecticut from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), keyed to show the best auto routes, other auto routes, unreported roads, railroads, and canals.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Central Connecticut, 1919
A road map of central Connecticut in the vicinity of Meriden from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), keyed to show the best auto routes, other auto routes, unreported roads, railroads, and canals.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Meriden, Connecticut, 1919
A road map of the vicinity of Meriden Connecticut from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing the major roads, railroads and stations, parks, and major landmarks of the area.
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